masiva
/mah-SEE-vah/
massive
A massive crowd of people illustrates the use of 'masiva' for large numbers.
masiva(adjective)
massive
?referring to a large number of people or things
mass
?as in 'mass media' or 'mass attendance'
,widespread
?happening over a large area or among many people
📝 In Action
Hubo una asistencia masiva al concierto de ayer.
B1There was a massive attendance at yesterday's concert.
La campaña de vacunación fue masiva en todo el país.
B1The vaccination campaign was widespread throughout the country.
Estamos viviendo una extinción masiva de especies.
B2We are living through a mass extinction of species.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching Feminine Words
Since this word ends in 'a', it is the feminine form. You must use it with feminine words like 'la protesta' or 'una respuesta'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong gender
Mistake: "un evento masiva"
Correction: un evento masivo. Use 'masiva' for feminine words and 'masivo' for masculine words.
⭐ Usage Tips
Natural Sounding
Use 'masiva' when talking about social events or big news stories to sound like a native speaker.
A solid block of stone represents 'masiva' in terms of physical density.
masiva(adjective)
solid
?referring to physical density or lack of hollow space
bulky
?referring to something very large and heavy
📝 In Action
La escultura fue tallada en una pieza masiva de mármol.
C1The sculpture was carved from a solid piece of marble.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: masiva
Question 1 of 1
Which of these would best be described as 'masiva'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'masiva' and 'grande'?
'Grande' just means big. 'Masiva' implies a scale that is huge or involves a vast number of units, like a 'massive' crowd or 'mass' media.
Can I use 'masiva' to describe a person?
Not usually. If a person is physically big, you would use 'grande' or 'corpulenta.' 'Masiva' is for groups of people or solid objects.